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Originally Posted by Mr Pharmacist

With the losses we reported recently, around £15m don't count towards meeting FFP as it was spent on youth development (Yeah yeah, I know, what development) training facility improvements and Chelsea football schools around the world. That apparently puts us below whatever the initial figure for losses are. You have to remember that the new TV deal dosh isn't counted til the end of this season. That plus £30m a year off Adidas from this season helps massively. As you say, the fee is probably the reason. Especially for someone who's essentially, and I hate to say it, just a squad player currently.

12/13
Spent: around 100m
Received: around 23m
negative around 77m

13/14
Spent: around 88m
Received: around 24m
negative around 64m
- 37m Mata
negative around 27m

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Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK

It would have been agreed that they wouldn't ask him. United would have basically said he won't give an interview if the question is asked. They will probably ask it after the match.

sod off then, get fined.